Remote Access and additional Vehicle security kit!
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From: Tomball, Tx
it takes 10 minutes at the most to connect the 2 modules to the (back of the) obdII connector and zip tie the shock sensor to the under dash location.
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Mark
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From: League City, TX
The hardest part is contorting yourself into a position to see up under the dash and attempt to zip tie. Like I said earlier, velcro tape is the way to go and put the RMU in the A pillar. I pulled back the door trim, removed that vent looking thing on the side of the dash and inserted the RMU into the gap created from pulling down the door trim. Couldn't be easier.
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From: Parker, CO
Dealers don't have to use Ford labor times on these.
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Mark
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From: League City, TX
Yeah, that page has been all over the place with install pricing over the past couple years. At one time it told me install was $15 on these. I doubt the dealer would honor it saying it was a system glitch. You can also use the ford parts site as well, same story with wild price differences on parts and install. Although it's easier to compare pricing across different dealers on the parts website. I just ordered a hood deflector from there. My local dealer wanted $30 more than another nearby dealer.
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Tomball, Tx
No sir thats not the case. the parts department was open and selling (when I called) on Saturday.
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From: Parker, CO
Dealers have all the freedom to set their own install pricing. Dealers also have all the freedom to edit pricing on the Ford site. Most dealers set their pricing high online because the Ford site is terrible and extremely glitchy. If the pricing seems high I would call the dealer directly for a more accurate price quote. If it's still too high, perhaps locating another dealer would be the best bet.
Hopefully this helps. Labor pricing online fluctuates quite a bit. I would't trust those prices.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Tomball, Tx
I got mine activated today - took a couple of calls, but once I got a hold of the guys at Banner Ford it took only minutes, if not seconds to activate.
The lock/unlock & remote start (with timer) are really toys that I don't see myself using much (although I must say even this evening, I had my phone in my pocket, but not my keys so I was able to unlock & start the truck).
the FIND feature is a joke...all it does is beep the horn like a conventional remote would do, I don't know if I'm glad or not that it doesnt actually display a map where the truck is parked.
the REAL value in this app & subscription is the security breach alerts (via phone).
The lock/unlock & remote start (with timer) are really toys that I don't see myself using much (although I must say even this evening, I had my phone in my pocket, but not my keys so I was able to unlock & start the truck).
the FIND feature is a joke...all it does is beep the horn like a conventional remote would do, I don't know if I'm glad or not that it doesnt actually display a map where the truck is parked.
the REAL value in this app & subscription is the security breach alerts (via phone).
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Tomball, Tx
IF it mapped where the vehicle was, it would be a HUGE win for insurance / theft recovery.
